Atlético Madrid secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday, while Bayern Munich delivered a similarly dominant performance, defeating Pafos FC 5-1 in Limassol.
The match in Madrid saw Atlético take an early lead courtesy of Giacomo Raspadori in the fourth minute. Robin Le Normand extended the advantage to 2-0 in the 33rd minute and Antoine Griezmann added a third just before halftime, making the score 3-0 at the break. Jonathan Burkardt pulled one back for Frankfurt in the 57th minute, but Giuliano Simeone (70th) and Julián Alvarez (82nd) ensured a deserved home win for Atlético.
In Limassol, Bayern Munich established their dominance early on. Harry Kane opened the scoring in the 15th minute, with Raphael Guerreiro doubling the lead just five minutes later. Nicolas Jackson added a third in the 31st minute and Kane swiftly extended the lead further, making it 4-0 in the 34th minute. Michael Olise concluded the scoring with Bayern’s fifth goal in the 68th minute. Mislav Oršić managed a consolation goal for Pafos, registering the 5-1 score just before halftime.
These wins represent valuable points accrued for both clubs ahead of their respective league campaigns. Atlético highlighted their strength at home and generated momentum for the weeks to come. Bayern Munich reaffirmed their status as favorites, demonstrating their ability to control matches even on away grounds. For Frankfurt, the result constituted a significant setback against a significantly stronger opponent, while Pafos faced a stark demonstration of the difference in quality.
